KRS 164.125: University programs.

(1) The University of Kentucky shall provide:

(a) Upon approval of the Council on Postsecondary Education, associate and

baccalaureate programs of instruction;

(b) Upon approval of the Council on Postsecondary Education, master degree

programs, specialist degree programs above the master's -degree level, a nd

joint doctoral programs in cooperation with other public postsecondary

educational institutions in the state;

(c) Upon approval of the Council on Postsecondary Education, doctoral and post -

doctoral programs and professional instruction including law, me dicine,

dentistry, education, architecture, engineering, and social professions.

(2) The University of Kentucky shall be the principal state institution for the conduct of

statewide research and statewide service programs and shall be the primary

institution authorized to expend state general fund appropriations on research and

service programs of a statewide nature financed principally by state funds. As

applied in this section, research and service programs of a statewide nature shall be

programs requiring the establishment and operation of facilities or centers outside

of the primary service area of the institution. In carrying out its statewide mission,

the University of Kentucky shall conduct statewide research and provide statewide

services including, but not limited to, agricultural research and extension services,

industrial and scientific research, industrial technology extension services to

Kentucky employers, and research related to the doctoral, professional, and post -

doctoral programs offered wit hin the university. The university may establish and

operate centers and utilize state appropriations and other resources to carry out the

necessary research and service activities throughout the state. The university may

enter into joint research and serv ice activities with other universities in order to

accomplish its statewide mission. Nothing contained in this subsection shall limit

the authority of the Council on Postsecondary Education to establish instructional

programs that are consistent with the strategic agenda.